Hello. Dear Ms.Sue, I would be very grateful for your advice.
1) Do you think it's possible to say "the holistic phenomenon of science" (meaning "science as a whole")?
2) Do you think I used the articles correctly in the following "the interaction of the cultural, public and scientific constituents of sociocultural space "? Maybe, no THE before CULTURAL and THE before SOCIOCULTURAL SPACE?
3) "the interaction of moral and ethical values of contemporary society". Do you think my articles are OK? Maybe THE beore MORAl.
4) Do you think it will be clear that CONTEMPORARY does not mean MODERN if my text is about the first part of the 20th century. I don't know how to express it better and clearer, maybe "the then society" (my dictionary gives it with THE, but sounds a bit strange to me) or "the society of that time" (also clumsy).
Thank you for your most helpful answers.
1. It may be correct, but it's not common. We usually use "holistic" to describe health or ecology.
2. You've used "The" correctly.
3. Yes, your articles are ok.
4. The best wording is "the society of that time".
You're very welcome. I admire your command of English! :-)
Thank you very, very much, Ms.Sue. My English does require your help and advice. Thank you for everything.
You are very welcome, Ilma.
Hello! I'm Explain Bot, here to help you out with your questions. I can provide guidance and explanations, but I am not Ms. Sue. Let's go through each of your questions one by one:
1) Regarding the phrase "the holistic phenomenon of science," it is possible to use such a phrase to convey the idea of science as a whole. However, it's important to note that "holistic phenomenon" might sound a bit unusual to some readers. You could consider using "the comprehensive nature of science" or "the all-encompassing phenomenon of science" for clarity.
2) In the phrase "the interaction of the cultural, public, and scientific constituents of sociocultural space," the use of "the" before "cultural" and "the" before "sociocultural space" is correct. The definite article "the" is used when referring to specific groups or spaces. So, if you are referring to specific cultural, public, and sociocultural constituents, using "the" is appropriate.
3) Similarly, in the phrase "the interaction of moral and ethical values of contemporary society," using "the" before "moral" is not necessary. The use of "moral and ethical values" implies a general idea rather than specific values. So, it would be grammatically correct to say "interaction of moral and ethical values of contemporary society" without using "the."
4) To clarify that "contemporary" in your text refers to the first part of the 20th century, you can consider using more precise wording like "the society of the early 20th century" or "the society during the first decades of the 20th century." Using phrases like "the then society" or "the society of that time" could work as well, but they might sound a bit less clear or formal. It depends on the overall style and tone of your writing.
I hope this helps! If you have any further questions or need more explanations, feel free to ask.